There was always something off about the Pixel Buds. Google released the smart, wireless headphones a full year after Apple released the AirPods. But the Pixel Buds aren't exactly wireless, and they're not exactly smart, either. In fact, after spending a few days with the product, I'm prepared to say it: the Pixel Buds suck.
On October 4, Google is expected to release its next flagship smartphone range, dubbed Pixel 2. Here's everything you need to know about these first-party Android handsets, including price, release date and the best features based on the most credible leaks thus far.
In Virtual-Virtual Reality, a satirical Google Daydream VR game released today, a melting slab of butter orders you to smear toast on his unctuous body. When he demands more toast, 32 toasters appear. Toast is burning, popping out onto the floor. The butter is unhappy; he yells at you to "cover his butter body", but it's impossible to rub all of the toast on him in time.
Virtual reality finally arrived. Self-driving cars started wandering streets and past red lights. SpaceX aborted a rocket launch four times within a week. Samsung started strong with the Galaxy S7 and finished with the Note7 nuking itself into orbit while you slept.
We had new graphics cards, and most of them were pretty damn good. Consoles broke the mould by releasing new hardware mid-cycle and becoming more like PCs than ever before. And, unsurprisingly, we found out once again that Einstein really knew his shit.
It's been a big year for tech. Let's break down this year's biggest moments.
Google built a phone. For real this time.
It wasn't just about phones, but it was mostly about phones.
Specifically the phone. I'm talking about the Google Pixel which, according to the people in the office who've played with it, is pretty damn good, if a little expensive.
Here's everything you need to know about Google's new phone adventure.
